Microwave Vidalia Onion Food

MICROWAVE VIDALIA ONION

Steps:

• "Quarter" the onion by making an "X" cut - but do not slice all the way through. (Bottoms will still be attached.)
• Place slivers of butter between the slices.
• Microwave on high 3-5 minutes.

MICROWAVED VIDALIA ONION

Steps:

• Peel outer skin from onion.
• Cut slice off bottom root end of onion so it stands upright.
• Cut cone shape out of top of onion with small sharp knife, leaving at least 1/2 inch intact in bottom of onion.
• Place onion in bowl.
• Place bouillon cube and butter in hole in onion.
• Fill bowl with water, covering onion halfway up side.
• Cover onion and bowl loosely with waxed paper; microwave at HIGH 5 to 6 minutes or until onion is tender and can be separated with fork.
• Serve broth with onion, if desired.

MICROWAVE BAKED ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel onions and cut in half horizontally. Place in a 1-quart casserole dish.
• Top each onion half with salt and pepper to taste. Add a pat of butter, using 1/2 teaspoon to 1/2 tablespoon per onion.
• Cover and cook at 100% power (HIGH) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until onions are soft.
• Uncover and top each half with shredded cheese to taste.
• Pop back in microwave and zap just long enough to melt the cheese.
• If you prefer, bake the onions one hour in a conventional 350-degree oven, topping with cheese when baking has finished.
• An alternate topping: Prepare onions as above, but top each half with 1/2 tablespoon EACH butter and brown sugar.